Konica Minolta MAXXUM 3 - Manual (Page 27)

27
HANDLING THE CAMERA
BASIC OPERATION
• Lean against a wall or rest your elbows on a solid surface to steady the
camera when not using the flash in low-light situations.
• The use of the tripod is recommended when using the camera in low-light
situations, with slow shutter speeds, or with telephoto lenses.
Pressing the Shutter-release Button
Before pressing Pressing
partway down
activates
camera
systems.
Pressing
all the down
releases
the shutter.
Holding the Camera
Press the shutter-release button partway down to activate the cam-
era’s autofocus and auto-exposure systems. Press the shutter-
release button all the way down to take the picture. When taking a
picture, press the shutter-release button with your index finger gently
so as not to shake the camera during the exposure.
Grip the camera firmly with your right hand while supporting the lens
with your left. Keep your elbows at your side and your feet shoulder-
width apart to hold the camera steady. Keep the camera strap
around your neck in the event you accidentally drop the camera.
2165_E.qxd 03.2.10 2:06 PM Page 27